146: Chapter 146 New and old grudges, all settled today!!!

Qin Xun snorted coldly and gave a simple explanation.

"They took advantage of my drunkenness, stripped me naked, and put me in bed to create the illusion that I had lost my virginity."

"They wanted to pull a 'honey trap' to blackmail me into writing songs for her and doing marketing."

"I saw through them and gave them a beating."

The three of them looked shocked.

They turned to look at Mi Xier, a woman with a hot figure, bold clothes, and an equally outrageous style of doing things.

Xia Ning asked.

"Then what did you mean in your overtime application about doing a 'professional ability test for a temporary assistant'?"

Qin Xun immediately recalled the words he had used to lecture Mi Xier when they first entered the room.

His expression shifted slightly as he pointed a finger at Xia Ning.

"You... you're so dirty-minded!"

He pulled out his phone and showed Xia Ning his game records.

"I was testing her gaming skills just now."

"I was critiquing her poor gameplay and bad rhythm. Where did your mind go?"

Xia Ning looked at Qin Xun, remaining silent.

For some reason, she was actually... speechless.

Am I dirty-minded?

She turned her head to look at Song Ying and asked.

"What did you think when we first came in and heard Qin Xun saying those things?"

Song Ying gave a couple of dry laughs and said.

"I just thought my brother was critiquing Mi Xier's gaming level."

Xia Ning was startled, feeling a sense of betrayal, and looked toward An Ke.

"What about you?"

"What were you thinking?"

She saw An Ke blink her big, innocent eyes and say without changing her expression,

"Technique, rhythm, anticipation."

"Aren't all these words President Qin used descriptions of gaming skill?"

"Could they be used to describe something else?"

She shook her head slightly.

"I don't get it!"

Xia Ning closed her eyes and took a deep breath, roughly understanding how Qin Xun felt just now.

She really couldn't clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River.

She opened her eyes to see Qin Xun smiling as he walked over to comfort her.

"You're a bit older, so it's normal for your thoughts to be more mature than theirs."

Xia Ning: "..."

She was tired!

Let this world just be destroyed already!

...

Everything was explained clearly.

Qin Xun and the other three walked out.

Suddenly, he heard Mi Xier ask again.

"Um... President Qin, did I pass the temporary assistant test?"

He found it amusing, shook his head, closed his eyes, and called up his panel.

[slacking-off value: 16300]

[Note: The next lucky draw requires 100,000 slacking-off value points]

Qin Xun's whole body jolted.

Three games of gaming increased his slacking-off value by 1,000 points?

Was he seeing ghosts?

He turned around and stared at Mi Xier.

Mi Xier felt uncomfortable under his gaze, lowered her head, and shrunk into the corner.

"Pretend I... didn't ask."

"Please don't call the police. I really have a large family to support."

Qin Xun turned around and walked out.

Mi Xier looked up at Qin Xun's back, her heart hanging in suspense.

Was he going to call the police or not?

Suddenly!

She heard Qin Xun say,

"Fly to Haicheng the day after tomorrow to report to Oak Company. Work starts at 9:00 AM. Don't cut it close, and don't be late."

"The term is 15 days, and there's no salary!"

A look of pleasant surprise appeared on Mi Xier's face.

"Thank you, President Qin!"

...

The group left the hotel and stood in the night breeze.

The atmosphere was somewhat silent.

Qin Xun found it strange, turned to look at them, and asked,

"Why have you all gone quiet?"

Song Ying let out a heavy breath through her nose and rolled her eyes.

"Brother, Mi Xier almost ruined you."

"Why are you keeping her around?"

"Is it because you heard she's a virgin and suddenly got interested?"

Qin Xun sighed.

"Xiao Ying, you underestimate me."

"I have a use for her."

Song Ying said urgently,

"I want to be your little assistant too!"

Qin Xun patted Song Ying's head.

"Study first. We'll talk about it after you graduate."

Song Ying shook her head.

"No, I'll go do a winter job during my winter break!"

Qin Xun was helpless.

"Suit yourself!"

Song Ying smiled.

Xia Ning spoke up immediately, her voice somewhat cold.

"What's the use of having so many little assistants?"

She felt that Mi Xier was like a venomous snake; keeping her close was like nursing a tiger that would eventually cause trouble.

Song Ying's thoughts were written all over her face, so she wasn't much of a concern.

Qin Xun obviously couldn't reveal the real reason, so he made up an excuse on the spot.

"I need her for the company's next planning proposal."

"I'll make her work for free."

"Saving company costs is the same as earning money."

Although Xia Ning didn't quite believe him, her mood improved slightly.

However, she didn't dare show too much, lest Qin Xun notice her unusual relationship with Oak Tree.

She said coldly,

"I didn't expect you to be so career-minded now."

Qin Xun smiled.

"I learned it from you."

Xia Ning felt a bit nervous, turned to look at the roadside, and said indifferently,

"No need to force a compliment on me."

"I'm not close with Oak Tree; it's just a springboard for me to practice my skills."

"I'll be leaving sooner or later."

But she heard Qin Xun say immediately,

"Me too."

Xia Ning: "..."

I blame my own loose tongue.

Song Ying suddenly said,

"Brother, I can work for you for free too!"

Qin Xun turned to look at her and said slowly,

"You're not slutty enough."

Song Ying: "..."

I'll just take that as a compliment!

Suddenly.

An Ke looked up at Qin Xun with a gentle smile on her face.

"Qin Xun, let me treat you to a late-night snack!"

Xia Ning noticed that An Ke addressed him as "Qin Xun" instead of "President Qin," and she couldn't help but feel wary.

Song Ying, however, was like a simpleton.

"Great! Great!"

"I happen to be hungry too!"

An Ke checked her phone; there was a barbecue shop nearby, and she led them there at a leisurely pace.

The night breeze was slightly cool.

The group walked in silence, their moods very relaxed.

Suddenly.

An Ke, who was walking in front, didn't even look back as she said,

"This barbecue meal isn't for free."

"I'll be very busy lately, but when I have some free time to visit Haicheng, you guys have to treat me back."

Qin Xun was about to speak.

But Song Ying beat him to it.

"No problem!"

"Leave it to me!"

"Eating, drinking, and playing—the full VIP service!"

Xia Ning gave a light smile.

It turned out Song Ying wasn't a simpleton after all.

She was quite clever!

...

The next day.

Song Ying flew to the capital.

She had to go back to study, and at the same time, she needed to tally the likes of the influencers in the 'The Evil Wind is Blowing' group for the prize draw.

She secretly decided that Mi Xier would be excluded.

Qin Xun and Xia Ning flew back to Flower City.

An Ke watched the plane in the sky go far away and disappear into the white clouds, a faint smile on her face as two tears slid down the corners of her eyes.

That afternoon.

Mi Xier took a plane and flew to Haicheng.

...

Haicheng.

Xia Ning carried her suitcase and went home first.

Qin Xun went to a restaurant with a good reputation to get some noodles to go.

They were truly exhausted and didn't want to cook for themselves.

Meanwhile, the nanny was still taking care of her sick daughter and hadn't been back for days.

As soon as she entered the door,

Xia Ning saw Niu Xiaojun standing in front of the fish tank in the living room, hands behind her back, staring at the soft-shell turtle swimming inside.

"Brother Niu, why are you here?"

She was a bit nervous and glanced behind her; seeing that Qin Xun hadn't arrived yet, she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Niu Xiaojun had the password to their door lock and would visit a few times a year.

Usually, she would give a heads-up beforehand.

Niu Xiaojun turned her head, looked at Xia Ning, and snorted coldly.

"You guys certainly made quite a stir in Flower City!"

Xia Ning took off her sunglasses and smiled gently.

"It was okay!"

Niu Xiaojun sneered.

"Didn't you hear Qin Xun singing 'a song written for huang huai, that is the love he cannot express in words'?"

"And you even made milk tea for him. You're really throwing yourself at someone who doesn't care."

Xia Ning's expression turned a bit unsightly. She took off her sun protection jacket and hat, walked to Niu Xiaojun's side, and grabbed her hand to lead her out.

"Brother Niu, don't come here for a while."

"Leave quickly!"

"Go out through the west gate, not the east gate!"

Niu Xiaojun shook off Xia Ning's hand, a pained look of being abandoned on her face.

"Ningning, are you hiding a man in the house?"

Just then.

Outside the door.

Qin Xun shouted,

"Xia Ning!"

"Come out and give me a hand, I can't hold all this!"

Xia Ning's face changed drastically.

Niu Xiaojun looked shocked, rolled up her sleeves, clenched her fists, and said through gritted teeth,

"New grudges and old hatreds, all settled today!"